Wall vacation

Based on the site of a former homestead this 'protected' area contains one of the largest colonies of black tailed prairie dogs in the country. Some people think of them as vermin but I love the little furry critters. We saw plenty of

This trail makes up one of three easy/moderate hikes in the area, Notch and Door being the other two. All three are definitely worth hiking although in my opinion, this gives the best and most striking overview of the rock formations

Near Rapid City, Badlands National Park is a great place where you can see many landscapes that have suffered erosion over the years, transforming the rocks into spectacular pinnacles ... It is also an ideal place for fans of

Badlands National Park is an absolute must see in South Dakota! The loop road provides an easy overview of the park from the comfort of your own vehicle and the scenery is just stunning. The windy road covers all the main highlight

At only a 1/4 mile long, this super short and easily accessible trail is one for all the family. The level boardwalk takes visitors around a small section of the park which in renowned for its high fossil content. If you look closely

Stretching over 100's of miles, the Badlands Wall is a huge natural barrier that separates the high plains form the low. The result of millions of years of erosion have caused the wall to be sculpted into a series of sharp pinnacles,

For many people this is their first taste of Badlands National Park - and it couldn't provide a better taster...This short, extremely easy hike is a perfect alternative to the more strenuous Notch Trail. It provides a fantastic

Fantastic staff who were both very helpful and incredibly informative. You can purchase the usual information books, maps and souvenirs but the main highlight is the exhibit on Badlands National Park. It takes you on a journey through

This short, fun and moderately easy hike is a definite favorite of mine. You don't have to be a serious hiker to complete this trail, it only takes about 45 minutes both ways. The trail winds its way around some small stream beds